About Us

Hopkins is a community of civility and learning, one that educates students from diverse backgrounds to a full measure of their talents and humanity. Learn about our history, and meet our Head of School, Trustees, Faculty, Staff and the dynamic community of students and families who together create a lifelong love of learning on the Hill.

Admission

Hopkins is one of the top independent day schools in the country, with a strong reputation for its excellent academic curriculum. Situated on 108 acres overlooking downtown New Haven, the Hopkins campus is a vibrant place of learning and activity. Let us welcome you at our annual Open House or during a campus tour.

Academics

Hopkins offers a broad, rich and challenging curriculum, deeply rooted in the classics, humanities and sciences. As students progress, a wide array of electives and opportunities for independent study is offered to allow students to explore their passions and interests.

Athletics

Athletics is an integral part of a Hopkins education. Participation on teams at all levels is encouraged and celebrated, as well as the pursuit of informal and independent athletic achievement. Most Hopkins coaches have teaching responsibilities, underscoring the School's commitment to the student-athlete model of learning.

Arts

The Arts at Hopkins encourage experiential learning, taking risks and developing an inner, emotional vision that is rendered with technical skills. Beyond the many course offerings, students participate in dramatic productions, concerts and gallery exhibitions.

Student Life

Community is a core value of the Hopkins experience. Starting with the Adviser system and extending to clubs, activities and service learning projects, students discover what it means to be fully participating members of a caring community, both on campus and beyond.

Support Hopkins

The generous giving of many alumni/ae, parents and friends of Hopkins has a direct impact on the sustainability of providing a Hopkins education for today’s students and future generations. Support at all levels are needed, meaningful and appreciated.

Hopkins School is located at 986 Forest Road in the Westville section of New Haven, Connecticut. The Admission Office is located in Hopkins House near the Knollwood parking lot.

Hopkins encourages visits from prospective students and their families, as well as current families and other friends.

We host an annual Open House in October. This year it will be Sunday, October 20, 2019. There are two sessions. One forstudents interested in grades 9-12 and one for students interested in grades 7 and 8. Information about Open House will be available in the fall.

If you are unable to attend Open House, we also host student-led Tour Days on specific Wednesday mornings. Tour Days will be announced in the fall. Space for Tour Days is limited, so an RSVP is required. All Tour Days will begin at Hopkins House where there will be a short welcome at 8:45 am, followed by a student-led tour.

Finally, if you are not able to visit on any of those days, some interview times can be combined with a campus tour. We will contact you to arrange an interview after your application has been submitted, and at that time, you can request to schedule an interview combined with a tour.

Prospective students and families should not feel obligated to attend more than one of these events.

For families looking to get a head start on the admission process for the 2020-2021 school year, there will be a Sneak Peek on April 24, 2019. An RSVP is required and registration will open after March break.